Call to Order. The meeting was called to order at 7:02 PM, by Gretchen Richards, Chair.

Pledge of Allegiance. Gretchen Richards asked everyone to stand for the pledge of allegiance.

Adjustments to the Agenda (if necessary) Superintendent Elaine Nutter noted that Helen Nichols, Zenith teacher and Department Head would be added under Nominations as 2nd Year Probationary and Margaux DePue would be added under Notification of Resignations.

He also recognized Lauren Merritt, 1st runner up for the Congressional Art Competition.

Notification of Resignations Judi Schelbe, Special Education Teacher Margaux DePue, English Teacher Superintendent Elaine Nutter reported that she had accepted letters of resignation for Judi Schelble and Margaux DePue.

Action Items

Minutes Accept the minutes of the April 3, 2013 meeting. Upon motion by John Lewis and second by Elizabeth Borch the minutes were accepted as presented with a minor correction to the vote tally for Ken Bailey Scholarship approval. Vote: 9 - 0 Student Vote: 2 - 0

School Board Chair's Report Superintendent's Contract Gretchen Richards, Chair, reported that the board had met just prior to the MSAD #28 School Board meeting last month to discuss the Superintendent's contract and Gretchen and Marcia are recommending to extend Elaine Nutter's contract for 3 years with a 6.5% increase. Upon motion by John Lewis and second by Eliza Haselton, the board voted to approved this recommendation as presented above. Vote: 9 - 0 Student Vote: 2 - 0

Superintendent's Report - Elaine Nutter A-F School Grading System Elaine Nutter reported on the new school grading system that had been rolled out by the state. CHRHS received a "B". Superintendent Agreements Elaine noted that she had included a report on Superintendent Agreements and that it was in the board folders and outlined the reasons she was receiving for these requests.

New Business Committee to Study Custodial Services Russell Holden noted that there was a document in the board members folders related to subcontracting facilities personnel that was drafted out of the discussions that took place during the last facilities committee meeting. A joint committee would need to be formed and would consist of one member from each Board, the Superintendent or designee, the Director of Operations and Maintenance, a representative from the Megunticook Bus Drivers/Custodians Food Service Association, the Business Manager and and Administrator from each building. The committee would make recommendations and present information to the Boards.

Upon motion by Tori Manzi and second by Eliza Haselton, the board voted to form a committee to investigate costs for subcontracting facilities personnel. Vote: 8 - 1 (Dailey opposed) Student Vote: 2 - 0

Gretchen Richards asked for a board member to serve on this committee and it was decided that Bill Hibbard would.

Discussion began with regards to the RFP.

Upon motion by John Lewis and second by Tori Manzi, the board voted to require that the RFP would need to include insurance for their employees. Vote: 8 - 1 (Decker-Griffith opposed) Student Vote: 2 - 0

Unfinished Business Many Flags Discussion Tori Manzi reported on the progress with Many Flags. She also noted that the bylaws would be coming to the board next month.

Principal's Report - Nick Ithomitis In board pack.

Administrative Reports In board pack.

Committee Reports

Adult and Community Education Have not met.

Curriculum Standards Based Definition Elizabeth Borch reported that they had met on April 22nd and Elaine Nutter had provided a definition for Standards based education and that it has been shared with teacher leaders and staff members. Quiet study halls were discussed and that the library will be the location for a quiet study hall option. PE class options were also discussed. Minutes are included in board packs.

Drop Out Have not met.

Educational Plan Have not met.

FacilityConsideration of Energy Proposal/Feasibility Study Russell Holden, Assistant Superintendent reported that the committee had met and that the minutes were in the board packs as well as a proposal for pellet boiler study.

Finance Gretchen Richards reported that they had met just prior to the board meeting and Judy Gove provided and update on the Harbor Schools and the status of our State Agency Client relationship with the state. The bid has gone out for Audit Services and the District is in the process of advertising for Workers Compensation Insurance. The bids will be awarded at the June School Board meeting. Gretchen also reported that administration had just received pricing on the MLTI laptops and the options from the state are: HP 4440 $177,127.70 IPAD & Wireless Keyboards $194,600.00 11" Macbook Air $189,735.00 Upon motion by Marcia Dietricha and second by John Lewis, the board authorized administration to purchase the Macbook Airs and the additional costs above the $167,000 that is already in the budget would be taken from equipment lines. Vote: 8 - 1 (Haselton Opposed) Student Vote: 2 -0

MCST (Region 8) Marcia Dietrich reported that they had met last month and that their was an attorney present. The minutes from the April meeting were in the board pack.